№Kalen 1252

The oil painting titled "The Snow Came Down" is a vivid, textural depiction of a rural landscape caught in the moment when winter first begins to touch the earth. The artist has utilized a thick impasto technique, with paint generously applied to the canvas to create a sense of depth and richness that conveys the tactile quality of a snow-covered scene. The color palette is a delicate mix of wintry hues—soft purples and blues of the sky contrast with the warmer tones of the houses and the raw umber and gold of the leafless trees. The hints of green and yellow in the fields and trees suggest the remnants of autumn, now being gently blanketed by the first fall of snow. The sky is a tapestry of cool colors, perhaps indicating an overcast day, with the texture of the paint giving the impression of heavy, moisture-laden clouds ready to release more snow. The use of light and shadow creates a dynamic sky that looms over the serene landscape. In the foreground, the ground is a mosaic of whites, creams, and yellows, where the thick brushstrokes give the impression of freshly fallen snow that has transformed the terrain into a soft, undulating blanket. The application of paint is so physical that one can almost feel the crunch of the snow underfoot. The rural houses, painted with strokes of white and hints of blue, stand resilient against the winter's chill, their simple structures offering a human element amidst the wildness of the natural scene. The trees, with their twisted branches reaching skyward, are highlighted against the pastel sky, their bare limbs indicative of the deep cold that has stripped them of their foliage. The title "The Snow Came Down" evokes the quiet, insulating effect of a snowfall, where the world seems to pause and hush under its weight. The artist’s signature is boldly inscribed, leaving a personal mark on this contemplative work of art. This painting captures the stillness and beauty of the onset of winter, a time when nature slows and the world seems to wrap itself in a shroud of peacefulness. It invites viewers to reflect on the serene beauty of the snowfall and the calm solitude it brings to the landscape.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The snow came down"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

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